ESI Group, pioneer and world-leading solution provider in virtual prototyping, presented the release of PAM-FORM 2G Version 2013.0. its a enables the realistic and predictive simulation of dry textiles or prepregs forming processes. The software was developed through industrial partnerships and projects led in various fields such as automotive, aeronautics and aerospace.

PAM-FORM allows engineers to select the most appropriate materials, the right tooling design, and the best process parameters. Taking into account the physics of the forming process, PAM-FORM enables the user to predict and track the origin of manufacturing induced defects such as wrinkling and to correct these by optimizing the process parameters. Each ply of the laminate is represented in the model, allowing the prediction of internal wrinkling or delamination occurring during the forming process. It is a ready-to-use industrial tool to assist professionals in the composite manufacturing industry.

About ESI Group

ESI is a pioneer and world-leading solution provider in virtual prototyping for manufacturing industries that takes into account the physics of materials. ESI has developed an extensive suite of coherent, industry-oriented applications to realistically simulate a product's behavior during testing, to fine-tune manufacturing processes in accordance with desired product performance, and to evaluate the environment's impact on performance. ESI's solutions fit into a single collaborative and open environment for End-to-End Virtual Prototyping, thus eliminating the need for physical prototypes during product development. The company employs about 850 high-level specialists worldwide covering more than 30 countries. ESI Group is listed in compartment C of NYSE Euronext Paris.